Where does “directory” come from?
Directory comes from Middle English directorie, derived from Medieval Latin directorium, a noun formed from the Latin verb dirigere meaning to direct or guide.
directory (English): A list of names, addresses etc, of specific...
Definitions
- A list of names, addresses etc, of specific...
Ancestry of “directory”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | directorie | — |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | directorium | A transport route |